Air Force Chemistry Jobs

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The Air Force Technical Applications Center is standing up a new laboratory and looking to fill numerous positions.

-The jobs can be found on usajobs.gov using the codes listed below.

-The salary ranges do not include a locality adjustment.

-Note that all positions require a US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

-Please encourage your students to apply for these jobs, particularly undergraduates finishing up this Spring.

-The job postings are incredibly vague, so below is some more information on what we are looking for on each job.

-Lastly, I expect a Chemical Safety Officer/Radiation Safety Officer job will be posted sometime in the future as well.

Feel free to contact me if any questions arise regarding the Air Force civil service, Florida, the laboratory, etc.

 

All the Best,

Brent Matteson, 2010

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Brent Matteson, PhD

Chief, Laboratory Operations Branch

Air Force Technical Applications Center

Patrick AFB, FL

Comm: 321-494-6312

DSN: 854-6312

 

*  8X-DCIPS-1032156-028735-JP

Interdisciplinary nuclear engineer/ physics/chemistry – This position is for a senior level mass spec scientist.  (The ad also mentions counting experience, but is really for mass spectrometry.)  We really need a good person here.  They should have both analytical chemistry and mass spec experience.  This is a MS/PhD level position.  They will be supervising several chemists and instrument techs, run two large clean-room suites, and some really cool MS instruments to work with.  We particularly would like chemists with mass spectrometry experience.

 

The other 6 jobs are all classified as physical sciences technicians.  There are two levels of scientists being advertised – GG-09 and GG-11.  The big difference is just in responsibility and ability to solve problems.  None of these are supervisory positions.  A BS or MS is preferred for each position.

*  8X-DCIPS-1031366-029326-JP

*  8X-DCIPS-1031780-033980-SDL

These two positions are sample processing technicians in the radiochemistry section.  We are looking for folks with good analytical skills and any bit of radchem experience.  They will work on elemental purifications.  A third job in this group should come out in the next few days.

*  8X-DCIPS-1032943-033867-SDL

This is a chemistry position working in the mass spec section. This is all very low level work mostly in the clean room environment. Strong analytical skills are desired. Another, tech position in this group will come out in the future.

*  8X-DCIPS-1027157-034011-SDL

*  8X-DCIPS-1030266-029844-JP

These two positions will part of one of the largest count rooms in the world.  These positions will specialize in alpha, beta, or gamma counting chemically separated samples and keeping the instruments up and running. Another job in this group should come out in the next few days.

*  8X-DCIPS-1032208-033965-SDL

This position is for a sample reporting/logging technician.  They will help coordinate the submission of gamma screening and count room data.

 

Discover Thinner, Green Materials for Screens

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Sumit Saha (Photo by: Justin Quinn, c/o Daily Barometer)
Sumit Saha (Photo by: Justin Quinn, c/o Daily Barometer)

By: Dacotah-Victoria Splichalova

Originally printed in The Daily Barometer February 4, 2014 (used with permission)

Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry looks at sustainable compounds used in electronics.

Behind every LCD screen, there are metal components that require high-quality UV exposure in order for the television or iPhone displays to work more efficiently.

Higher quality metals used in LCDs produce faster pixels, which results in better quality devices.

“We’re looking at elements that are more commonly available and affordable like tin, zinc and aluminum,” said Shawn Decker, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of chemistry and a member of the Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry. “Our goal is to discover ways to process these materials in more sustainable and less energy-consuming ways.”

Traditionally the materials that go into making electronic devices have been processed using various types of vacuum chambers, which takes a lot of energy, according to Decker. This process is of concern to Decker and his colleagues because it is inefficient and wasteful.

Recognizing the vital need to lessen the energy that goes into the production of these materials, the CSMC’s research is looking at cutting down the waste of materials and energy by focusing on more environmentally friendly compounds and solvents.

For this reason, one of the main solvents being used within the laboratory research is water.

The CSMC is a Phase-II Center for Chemical Innovation and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. It is the brainchild of Doug Keszler, a distinguished professor in the department of chemistry at OSU and the current director of the center.

Maintaining a strong emphasis on research collaboration, the CSMC brings together university, industry and community partners.

There are six university collaborators involved with furthering research discovery within the CSMC: Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Washington University in St Louis, Rutgers University, UC Davis and UC Berkeley. Hewlett Packard, IBM and Intel are a few of the CSMC’s industry partners.

The CSMC is comprised of researchers from various disciplines including inorganic and computational chemists, mechanical engineers, material science specialists, physicists and electrical engineers.

The industry strives to make displays on electronic devices, like the iPhone or the flat screen television, thinner and thinner.

The overarching goal for CSMC researchers and its industry partners is to produce materials that will in turn shrink the electrical components and all of the parts that go into making these displays.

“These devices can take up less space and be nice and flush against your living-room wall or fit better in your coat pocket,” Decker said.

The center is working with different metals that are low-cost and reusable, so the energy it takes to produce these new materials is reduced.

Sumit Saha, a synthetic chemist, joined the CSMC this past fall as a postdoctoral research scholar.

Saha is focused on cultivating some of these new materials by working specifically with organometallic compounds, which are organic and inorganic metals combined.

This combination of the old technology (organic materials only) with the new (inorganic materials) is a bridge toward becoming more sustainable in the industry.

The opportunity to see how the CSMC’s research performs outside of the lab on the larger scale within industry is important for the researchers in order to recognize what the full potential and benefits are for society, according to Saha.

“It is a great center to work … to commercialize (students’ and faculty’s) research with the potential of starting up a new company,” Saha said. “Researchers need to share our science with the community in order to see if its going to be applicable or not.”

Science and Technology Policy Fellowships – Strategic Programs

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Science and Technology Policy Fellowships in Strategic Programs

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

U.S. Department of Energy

Washington, D.C.

EERE-ORISE/STP-2014-4

Project Description:

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science and Technology Policy (STP) Fellowships will serve as the next step in the educational and professional development of leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, providing an opportunity for scientists and engineers with relevant energy technology experience to participate in policy-related projects at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C.

The EERE STP Fellows will apply the expertise gained from advanced degrees and history of conducting research to new and ongoing EERE initiatives. As a result of their participation in the program, Fellows are expected to:

-Gain deep insight into the federal government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development.

-Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applying their scientific and technical expertise to the development of solutions for problems in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy.

-Continue their education and involvement in areas that support the EERE mission either in a technical or policy-related role.

-Introduce policy-related knowledge and interest into research facilities supporting the EERE mission.

Three levels of Fellowships, Fellows, Senior Fellows and Junior Fellows, will allow both recent graduates and experienced scientists and engineers to participate in the EERE STP Fellowships. Fellows will be assigned to policy-related projects and be mentored by senior EERE staff.

Strategic Program Fellows: Applicants selected as a Strategic Programs Fellow will be a core team member of the Assistant Secretary’s initiative to increase commercially relevant research conducted at the Department of Energy’s national laboratories, with an end goal of doubling commercial activity at the national laboratories in three years. The fellow will serve as a research analyst and conduct research, analysis, and synthesis and analysis of internal and external business models, approaches, reports, and other relevant materials associated with national laboratory activities In close collaboration with the Director of the initiative and EERE’s senior leadership, the Fellow will analyzes strategic plans/reports and advises senior management on how to implement these concepts in conjunction with changes brought about by assessments of programs and services of the technology offices. The Fellow will develop research reports, briefing materials and recommendation memos for the Director and EERE senior leadership.

Technical Questions:

Questions about these Fellowships can be addressed to: STPfellowships@orise.orau.gov

More Information and How to Apply:

For full project description: http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=14579

For Application Form: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/stp_fellowships.html, and email to which to submit their applications, and other pertinent information.

For more information about the Office of Strategic Programs: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/office_eere/sp_main.html

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Bill Nye Debate

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OSU-ChUME is hosting an event to watch the Bill Nye debate with Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis CEO) Tuesday February 4, 2014 at 4pm in Gilbert 324.

Come and join us for pizza, good conversation, and an interesting debate! The debate is estimated to last for 2 1/2 hours, so people are welcome to come join us only for part of the debate.

We hope to see you there!

OSU-ChUME Graduate Student Mentors

Chemistry Department,

Oregon State University

Thesis Savvy: Fair Use & Author’s Rights

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a presentation by: Sue Kunda

Tuesday, February 4, 10:00 – 11:20 a.m., Autzen Classroom

OR

Tuesday, March 4, 4:00 – 5:20 p.m., Autzen Classroom

  • Wondering about using someone else’s image or table in your thesis? Unsure about whether or not you have to ask permission? Want to use your own previously published article in your dissertation? This session will provide you with a basic understanding of your rights as both a creator and user of copyrighted material. Find out why thesis and dissertation authors are often free to make use of someone else’s work without asking permission and how you can ensure you retain the rights you need when you publish with a journal.

More info at: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Library-Workshops-for-Grad-Students-Faculty

OSU-ChUME Hosts, “Linus Pauling and the Responsibility of the Scientist”

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Guest Blogger: Lindsay Wills

OSU-ChUME hosted an event titled “Linus Pauling and the Responsibility of the Scientist” on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 6pm. This event featured Linda Richards, who spoke about Linus Pauling and his legacy within the peace movement and nuclear proliferation. The goal of this event was to learn about Linus Pauling and to open discussions amongst undergraduate and graduate students about Linus Pauling and how his life can be used to understand our role as scientists in society today.

This event was a great success. Linda gave an exceptional presentation and was very knowledgeable about nuclear proliferation and Linus Pauling’s involvement in the peace movements of the 1960’s. The audience was also exceptional, asking a wide variety of questions about the scientific and societal aspects of the talk.  The questions ranged from understanding how the effects of nuclear testing should be measured to what modern social movement is most analogous to the peace movement.

If you missed this event, there will be more events like this coming up later in the term! Next Tuesday, February 4, we will be hosting a watch party for Bill Nye’s debate with creationist Ken Ham (Location: TBA). Come join us for pizza and enthusiastic conversations about science!